Transporter

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Comply with all state and local laws while driving.
• Use route navigation apps and knowledge of the area to transport customers in a timely fashion.
• Interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner, always treating customers as equals and partners.
• Work occasional early mornings and evenings as schedule necessitates.
• Maintain documentation for route tracking.
• Handle PHI and other sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Complete daily pre and post checks of company vehicle and promptly notify fleet manager of any issues.
• Relate verbal instructions; communicate in a considerate and effective fashion with co-workers, customers, families, agencies and the public.
• Collaborate with all members of the person-centered treatment team to ensure best possible customer outcomes.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with community partners.
• Use a trauma-informed care approach when providing services and working with others.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Remain 100% compliant in Relias education courses and attend initial, annual and other required training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing medical and/or public transportation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST: All abilities required to perform the essential and marginal tasks of this job: Heavy lifting, 45 lbs & over, Moderate carrying, 15-44lbs., Straight pulling, Repeated bending, Reaching above shoulder, Simple grasping, Walking, Standing, Sitting, Climbing Stairs, Operating office equipment, Operating motor vehicle, Ability to see, Identify colors, Depth perception needed, Hearing (with aid), Ability to write, Ability to count, Ability to read, and Ability to tell time

All work site and environmental conditions that apply to this job: Travel by car 100% of time, Travel by van 100% of time, Outside, Inside, Working closely with others, and Working alone

CRED/PRIV REQUIRED? No DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):

• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. Liability insurance required.
• Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
• Good driving record as defined by Gulf Bend Center.
• Must complete all CORE training requirements prior to the due date.
• Must have computer experience to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must have good organizational skills to achieve multiple deadlines. Ability to type 40 wpm.
• Must maintain regular attendance and reliability which is critical to business operations. This is a fulltime position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Gulf Bend Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applied to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.